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    Each month, the ONE Editors review leading journals to bring you concise summaries of the most clinically significant studies recently published. Some selections also include commentary from the ONE Editors, recognized leaders in their subspecialty.

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    Ocular prophylaxis for gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum recommended for all newborns
    FEB 08, 2019 By Rahul Bhola MD
    This recommendation statement by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirms the need for ocular prophylaxis of newborns with 0.5% erythromycin ophthalmic ointment.
    Editors' Choice
    • Comments 0
    • Views 532
    Nanothin DSAEK, DMEK yield comparable visual outcomes
    FEB 07, 2019 By Julie M Schallhorn, MD
    Researchers compared the visual outcomes and complications relating to 2 techniques: nanothin Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (NT-DSAEK) and Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK).
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 418
    Super-thick amniotic membrane graft offers an alternative for ocular surface reconstruction
    FEB 04, 2019 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    This study evaluated super-thick amniotic membrane grafts (ST-AMGs) for ocular surface reconstruction.
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    • Views 366
    Androgen skin patch improves signs, symptoms of dry eye disease
    JAN 31, 2019 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    Investigators from Thailand prospectively evaluated the efficacy of transdermal androgen therapy for treating dry eye in patients with androgen deficiency.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 375
    Characteristics of severe ocular chemical injury
    JAN 24, 2019 By Jordan A Margo, MD
    This paper reports the incidence, nature, outcomes and complications of severe ocular chemical injuries observed in an emergency room during a 7-month period.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 389
    Graft rejection following DSAEK more common in younger recipients
    JAN 10, 2019 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    Researchers identified factors related to graft rejection after Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) in the Cornea Preservation Time Study (CPTS).
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 311
    Recombinant zoster vaccine now recommended for adults 50 and older
    JAN 03, 2019 By Damien Luviano, MD, FACS; Emily Weinberg, BS, PA-S
    In this policy statement, the Academy offers recommendations for herpes zoster vaccine in patients aged 50 years and older.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 2216
    Are antifungal additives in Optisol-GS effective?
    DEC 13, 2018 By Michelle K Rhee MD
    This laboratory study evaluated the efficacy of amphotericin B against Fusarium solani and Aspergillus fumigatus in the corneal storage medium Optisol-GS.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 51
    High rate of progression after CXL in patients with advanced keratoconus
    NOV 30, 2018 By Jordan A Margo, MD
    This retrospective study evaluated the effectiveness of corneal cross-linking (CXL) in eyes with advanced keratoconus.
    Editors' Choice
    • Comments 0
    • Views 1383
    Infectious keratitis in Asia often related to trauma
    NOV 15, 2018 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    This prospective, nonrandomized clinical study assessed the demographics and outcomes of infectious keratitis in Asia.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 251
    Repeat penetrating keratoplasty shows moderate long-term safety and efficacy
    NOV 12, 2018 By Jordan A Margo, MD
    This investigation assessed the long-term safety and efficacy of repeat penetrating keratoplasty (PK) procedures.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 393
    Antiseptic-steroid combination drops show promise for treating acute adenoviral conjunctivitis
    OCT 23, 2018 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    Researchers evaluated the efficacy and safety of a povidone-iodine (PVP-I)-dexamethasone treatment for acute adenoviral conjunctivitis.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 5271
    Corneal ectasia often missed in Stevens-Johnson syndrome
    OCT 17, 2018 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    Investigators of this prospective analysis examined topographic changes in patients with chronic Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS).
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 169
    Cornea shape assessment may help avoid refractive surprise after triple DMEK
    OCT 10, 2018 By Sumitra S Khandelwal, MD
    In this retrospective cohort study, researchers assessed how corneal shape predicts hyperopia after triple Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK).
    Editors' Choice
    • Comments 0
    • Views 542
    Regraft survival varies based on indication, surgery type
    SEP 19, 2018 By Renée Solomon, MD
    In this retrospective analysis, the authors examined corneal transplant survival rates based on patients’ primary corneal diagnosis and type of regraft surgery.
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    • Views 169
    Adenovirus D keratoconjunctivitis patients have more severe signs, symptoms
    SEP 17, 2018 By Damien M Luviano MD
    This large multinational retrospective analysis examined host and pathogen factors that were predictive of keratoconjunctivitis outcomes.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 799
    No link between live herpes zoster vaccine and anterior segment complications
    SEP 11, 2018 By Jordan A Margo, MD
    This study gauged the risk of anterior segment complications after vaccination with the live herpes zoster virus.
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    • Views 302
    Standard, epi-off CXL yield comparable vision outcomes
    AUG 28, 2018 By Rahul T Pandit MD
    This meta-analysis compared 1-year outcomes for standard versus transepithelial epithelium-off corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL).
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 232
    Adjunctive oral voriconazole offers no benefit in treating fungal keratitis
    AUG 16, 2018 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    Researchers assessed the efficacy of oral voriconazole for treating filamentous fungal keratitis.
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    • Views 371
    Rapid warming protocol cuts down on evaluation times for donor corneal tissue
    AUG 01, 2018 By Jordan A Margo, MD
    Investigators retrospectively assessed the effect of a rapid tissue warming protocol on tissue evaluation times and specular image quality.
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    • Views 66
    Standard Dresden protocol enhances outcomes for people with keratoconus
    JUL 24, 2018 By Rahul T Pandit MD
    This retrospective study compared the outcomes of patients who underwent either standard Dresden or accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL) for keratoconus.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 529
    SMILE induces long-term reduction in posterior astigmatism
    JUL 10, 2018 By Rahul T Pandit MD
    This study describes the 3-year changes in anterior and posterior corneal irregular astigmatism and curvature after small incision lenticule extraction.
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    • Views 795
    High risk of depression in women reporting dry eye symptoms
    JUL 09, 2018 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    This cross-sectional study explores whether ocular features of keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) or symptoms of dry eye disease are associated with depression in women with Sjögren syndrome (SS).
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    • Views 559
    Do transportation protocols impact DMEK graft viability?
    JUN 29, 2018 By Charles C Lin MD
    This experimental study compared 2 techniques of preservation and transportation of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) grafts.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 63
    Predicting visual outcomes of patients who develop endophthalmitis after anti-VEGF injection
    JUN 27, 2018 By Seenu Hariprasad MD
    This paper describes the presentation and outcomes of patients who developed endophthalmitis after intravitreal injection with VEGF inhibitors.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 1775
    CXL confers long-term stability of keratoconus in pediatric patients
    JUN 21, 2018 By Rahul T Pandit MD
    This prospective longitudinal study demonstrates the long-term ability of corneal crosslinking to slow keratoconus progression in pediatric patients.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 905
    Timely management of vitreoretinal complications after osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis surgery can preserve vision
    JUN 07, 2018 By Damien M Luviano MD
    In this retrospective case series, investigators analyzed vitreoretinal complications and treatment outcomes in eyes undergoing modified osteo-odonto-keratoprosthesis (OOKP) surgery.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 669
    Low-dose steroids lose efficacy in patients with concurrent dry eye and GVHD
    MAY 31, 2018 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    This study compares the efficacy of topical steroids in patients with dry eye disease (DED) who do or do not have underlying graft-vs-host disease (GVHD).
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 471
    Cataract, corneal surgeries most likely to result in ophthalmology malpractice claims
    MAY 14, 2018 By Bryan S Lee, MD JD
    This review of data from the Physician Insurers Association of America professional liability registry examined claims against ophthalmologists over a 10-year period.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 1130
    Repeat cultures may guide treatment of severe fungal keratitis
    MAY 10, 2018 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    This secondary analysis of the Mycotic Ulcer Treatment Trial II (MUTT II) found that patients with a positive 6-day fungal culture carry a high risk of corneal perforation.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 771
    Riboflavin dosing intervals do not impact CXL outcomes
    APR 27, 2018 By Rahul T Pandit MD
    This prospective, randomized trial compared the effectiveness of 2 riboflavin dosing intervals for corneal crosslinking (CXL).
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 657
    Novel treatment restores corneal clarity in patients with bullous keratopathy
    APR 17, 2018 By Julie M Schallhorn, MD
    Researchers from Japan treated bullous keratopathy with an injection of cultured human corneal endothelial cells supplemented with a rho-associated protein kinase inhibitor.
    Editors' Choice
    • Comments 0
    • Views 8221
    DMEK rates on the rise in Germany
    APR 06, 2018 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    This study retrospectively analyzed data from the German Keratoplasty Registry to delineate trends in corneal transplantation.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 360
    Should physicians stratify CXL waiting time by age?
    MAR 26, 2018 By Karolinne M Rocha MD
    Investigators of this observational study examined topographical changes in patients with keratoconus while awaiting corneal crosslinking (CXL) treatment.
    Editors' Choice
    • Comments 0
    • Views 846
    Combining DMEK with cataract surgery may increase graft detachment risk
    MAR 20, 2018 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    This retrospective analysis examined risk factors for early graft detachment in Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK).
    Editors' Choice
    • Comments 0
    • Views 637
    Existing evidence suggests DMEK is safe, effective for endothelial failure
    FEB 22, 2018 By Damien M Luviano MD
    This assessment by the Ophthalmic Technology Assessment Committee of the Academy’s Cornea and Anterior Segment Disorders Panel reviews the safety and outcomes of Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) to treat corneal endothelial dysfunction.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 458
    Boston KPro implants appear unsafe for children
    FEB 08, 2018 By Damien M Luviano MD
    Researchers examined visual outcomes and complications of Boston type 1 keratoprosthesis (KPro) implants in a pediatric population.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 717
    Scleral lenses reduce need for surgical intervention in severe keratoconus
    FEB 06, 2018 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    This retrospective case series suggests that scleral contact lens correction may significantly reduce the rate of transplant surgery in patients with severe keratoconus.
    Editors' Choice
    • Comments 0
    • Views 458
    Accelerated, standard CXL protocols both effective for pediatric keratoconus
    FEB 01, 2018 By Rahul T Pandit MD
    This prospective study compared the safety and efficacy of accelerated transepithelial (A-epi-on) corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) with standard epi-off CXL in children with progressive keratoconus.
    Editors' Choice
    • Comments 0
    • Views 997
    Epithelial erosions less common in myopic eyes treated with transepithelial vs. alcohol-assisted PRK
    JAN 25, 2018 By Rahul T Pandit MD
    This study compared the incidence of epithelial erosions 1 year after transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) versus alcohol-assisted PRK.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 175
    Dilute bleach best for disinfecting tonometry equipment
    DEC 21, 2017 By Damien M Luviano MD
    The latest Ophthalmic Technology Assessment explores the most effective method for disinfecting reusable tonometers.
    Editors' Choice
    • Comments 0
    • Views 1694
    Limbal stem cell transplantation appears suited for severe ocular surface disorders
    DEC 14, 2017 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    This is the largest study to examine long-term outcomes following allogenic ocular surface stem cell transplantation for limbal stem cell deficiency.
    Editors' Choice
    • Comments 0
    • Views 519
    CXL effective for treating corneal ectasia after refractive surgery
    NOV 06, 2017 By Damien M Luviano MD, Rahul T Pandit MD
    This randomized sham-controlled trial evaluated the safety and efficacy of corneal crosslinking for patients who developed corneal ectasia after laser refractive surgery.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 1309
    DSAEK linked to better long-term vision outcomes
    OCT 11, 2017 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    This prospective study compared 5-year outcomes between Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) and penetrating keratoplasty (PK) in Asian eyes.
    Editors' Choice
    • Comments 0
    • Views 326
    Topical IL-1 inhibitor for dry eye shows moderate early outcomes
    SEP 28, 2017 By Michelle K Rhee MD
    A phase 1b/2a clinical trial evaluated the safety and tolerability of isunakinra, a novel topical interleukin-1 receptor inhibitor, for treatment of the signs and symptoms of dry eye disease.
    Editors' Choice
    • Comments 0
    • Views 170
    High rate of no light perception in Boston KPro eyes
    SEP 15, 2017 By Wuqaas M Munir MD
    This retrospective, interventional case series reported the rate of no light perception following Boston Keratoprosthesis type 1 surgeries.
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    • Comments 0
    • Views 77
    Extended MMC application time may help prevent haze after PRK
    AUG 28, 2017 By Rahul T Pandit MD
    This single-center, retrospective study evaluated the incidence and risk factors for corneal breakthrough haze following photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) with mitomycin c (MMC).
    Editors' Choice
    • Comments 0
    • Views 630
    Large cohort confirms SMILE’s safety and excellent visual outcomes
    AUG 22, 2017 By Zaina N Al-Mohtaseb MD
    A review of over 3,000 cases finds low rates of serious or vision-impacting complications during small-incision lenticule extraction.
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    • Views 595
    Scientists zero in on key protein driving HSV-1 inflammation
    JUL 24, 2017 By Damien M Luviano MD
    Scientists from the University of Illinois at Chicago have identified the enzyme heparanase as the crucial factor involved in herpes simplex (HSV-1)-associated corneal inflammation.
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    • Views 436
    Central descemetorhexis without grafting can treat some Fuchs cases
    JUL 18, 2017 By Julie M Schallhorn, MD
    Investigators report the safety and efficacy of descemetorhexis without donor tissue as a primary treatment for Fuchs endothelial dystrophy.
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    • Views 1370
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